Is Your Hoshizaki Ice Machine Beeping?

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Hoshizaki has long been one of the most trusted and reliable names in commercial ice equipment and at Capital Equipment, we’ve rented, sold, leased and serviced hundreds of their ice machines over the years. Founded in 1947 in Japan and expanding to the United States in 1981, Hoshizaki is built for the busiest kitchens, hospitals, schools, and businesses that rely on always having quality ice in their bins when they need it. But just like any other commercial equipment, ice machines need routine service and maintenance otherwise they end up either not working correctly or not producing ice at all.

Hoshizaki Ice Machine Error Codes, Service, and Repair in Kansas City

With each ice machine manufacturer having their own alert system/error code style, Hoshizaki’s is someone unique in that the error codes can be heard through a series of beeping. The number of error code beeps can help pinpoint the issue so that factory trained technicians like those at Capital Equipment can diagnose and correct the issue(s)

One Beep-high temperature safety warning

As a safety precaution, Hoshizaki ice machines has a built in function that helps protect the equipment from being damaged due to high heat temperatures. This could be caused by ambient air temperature heating the water too high before it enters into the ice machine.

Two Beeps-long harvest cycle

When ice is ejected from the mold, it’s called a harvest cycle and Hoshizaki ice machines monitor that amount of times it takes to harvest. If the machine senses multiple harvest cycles taking 20 minutes or more, you will get this 2 beep alert.

Three Beeps-long freeze cycle

An ice machine’s free cycle begins after the ice molds have bee filled with water. A long freeze cycle alert could mean that the float switch is closed, the compressor is weak, or the water inlet valve is open or leaking.

Four or Five Beeps-circuit issues on mechanical bin sensor

This alert is mostly for older Hoshizaki models that have a mechanical bin control. 4 beeps signal a short circuit and 5 beeps represent an open circuit on the bin control.

Six or Seven Beeps- incorrect voltage supply

Having the correct voltage is crucial to Hoshizaki ice machines to operate correctly. 6 beeps signal that the voltage is too low whereas 7 beeps indicate that the voltage is too high. Either scenario can be due to a wiring problem or a voltage surge.

Eight Beeps-de-energized gear motor relay

8 beeps represent that the gear motor relay is de-energize which can result in the ice machine to shut down the compressor which essentials halts ice production. This can sometimes be fixed by simply turning the ice machine on and off which will manually reset the error code.

Nine Beeps-bin control check

9 beeps signals that the ice bin is nearly full which automatically shuts the ice machine’s ice production down. This error code can be reset by turning the machine on and off again but make sure to empty some of the ice out of of the bin otherwise you will likely get the same error code again.

At Capital Equipment, we’ve seen just about everything that can and will go wrong with commercial ice machines and Hoshizaki models are no exception. If your Hoshizaki machine is giving you error codes in the Kansas City area or you need routine service and maintenance or repairs done call us at (913) 6983-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs in the greater Kansas City area.

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Local Ice Machine Service, Sales, & Rental

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At Capital Equipment, we get a lot of phone calls and emails from business owners and office managers that are sick and tired of being treated like a number and being nickel and dimed by the big commercial ice machine companies in Kansas City. We’re always happy to help them and, in fact, their frustration is one of the main reasons we chose to start our business so that we could provide a more customized and personalized approach to helping businesses in the greater Kansas City area with their ice needs. Capital Equipment doesn’t send out pushy salespeople that couldn’t care less whether your ice needs get met and are solely interested in getting a sale and a commission check but instead we learn about and get a better understanding of each and every business we work with. Our goal is and always has been to make solid recommendation on ice machines and ice equipment so that business owners and managers can worry about everything else they have going on, not whether or not they have quality ice in their bins.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Rentals, and Service in Kansas City, Platte City and Atchison

We offer outright sales of commercial ice machines as well as flexible leasing and rental options for our customers on the most trusted and durable names in ice equipment like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Kold-Draft, Follett and Ice Maid for businesses needing ice merchandisers or ice supply and delivery. Our service and repair technicians are factory trained and because Capital Equipment is fully licensed and insured you can rest assured that your ice machines and more importantly your business is in good hands when you work with us. We understand that COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on many small businesses in the Kanas City area but things appear to be looking up in 2021 so when you need commercial ice machines or ice equipment, we implore you use locally owned and operated Capital Equipment for all of your ice needs. Call us today to speak with one of our ice experts at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs in the greater Kansas City area.

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January 13, 2021

Industrial Ice Machines in Kansas City

While many offices and businesses are still working remotely or operating with limited staff due to COVID-19, warehouses are open and, in the case of the shipping industry, busier than ever. Warehouse employees are often required to do quite a bit of physical work and making sure they are properly hydrated not only prevents injuries and dehydration but it also keep them productive and healthy. At Capital Equipment, we work with hundreds of businesses in and around the greater Kansas City area to help provide quality commercial ice machines and industrial ice equipment as well making sure they are professionally cleaned, serviced, and maintained which is especially important during the current pandemic.

Industrial and Commercial Ice Machines For Businesses in Kansas City

Warehouses are more often than not very fast paced environments and no managers have time to worry about whether or not their ice machines are working properly which is exactly what Capital Equipment handles. From the initial consultation to installation and routine maintenance, Capital Equipment’s technicians make sure your ice bins are always full for your staff with ice that is clean and safe. We make sure that ice is always available and your ice machines are being serviced and maintained frequently to ensure quality and ultimately extend the life of the ice equipment itself. Particularly in larger warehouses and businesses where hundreds of pounds of ice are consumed on any given day, our service technicians will make sure to be available and present should anything go wrong no matter what day or what time it is because we know that some of our customers are 24/7 operations. We make sure that water filters are changed often and keep air intake filters clean so that the ice machines run smoother and last longer. We offer a variety of options of acquiring commercial and/or industrial ice machines including rental, outright sales, and leasing which can be advantageous for businesses that already know that their ice equipment will be in heavy use and need to be upgraded and replaced in just a few short years. We only offer the most durable and reliable industrial ice equipment brands like Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, and Hoshizaki because they have a reputation for consistently making quality ice and for superior durability even under the most busy and demanding business environments.

With many small businesses and offices working remotely for the foreseeable future, warehouses simply don’t have that luxury and it’s the business owner’s and manager’s responsibility to make sure their employees have clean, healthy ice available and Capital Equipment makes sure they do in the Kansas City area. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial and industrial ice machine sales, service, rental, and cleaning needs of CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs in the greater Kansas City area.

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December 29, 2020

Common Questions About Ice Machines

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Not everyone is an ice machine experts and at Capital Equipment, we get it, which is why we put together some of the most common questions we get from our customers about ice and ice equipment.

Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City, Overland Park, and Shawnee, KS

For years, Capital Equipment has been the greater Kansas City area’s commercial ice machine experts and our goal is and always has been to help educate our customers to make sure that they have the right ice equipment for their businesses.

What are the best commercial ice machines?

There are quite literally hundreds of ice machine manufacturers with new ones popping up each year but the problem is that many of them aren’t built for the long haul and when you have an obscure brand, replacement parts can be hard to come by. At Capital Equipment, we recommend well known and well established commercial ice machine brands that have a proven history of being reliable and for making the highest quality ice. Capital Equipment recommends Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Manitowoc, and Ice-O-Matic ice machines as they have proved to be durable and reliable for years for all types of businesses.

How often should ice machines be cleaned and sanitized?

Many commercial ice machine manufacturers have different recommendations but overall a good rule of thumb would be about every 3 months. However, larger ice machines that see more individuals using them and thousands of pounds of ice produced may need to be cleaned more frequently. Particularly with COVID-19 continuing to spread, cleaning and sanitizing commercial ice machines should be much more frequently especially if a large number of people are coming in contact with the equipment. Also, when a boil order is issued for the city where your business is located it’s generally a good idea to clean and sanitize your commercial ice machines as well as change the water filter.

How often should the water filter be changed on a commercial ice machine?

As stated above, it is highly recommended that water filters be changed immediately if a boil order has been issued in your area but under normal circumstances most commercial ice machine manufacturers recommend every six months but equipment that is in heavily use may require more frequent changeouts. It’s best to make sure that water filters are changed out on a predetermined schedule to ensure quality, clean ice otherwise it may begin to taste funny which is not good for any business.

The commercial ice machine experts at Capital Equipment are always happy to answer any questions you have about which equipment will work best for your business and we can help make sure your current ice machine(s) are running smooth and your ice bins are always full of clean, clear ice. Call us today for all of your commercial and industrial ice machines and ice equipment needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.